M-FC AGAR

m-FC Agar is a selective solid medium for detection andenumeration of fecal coliforms organisms by the membrane filter technique. Bile salts inhibit gram-positive bacteria. Fecal coliforms ferment lactose at the elevated temperature. With addition of rosolic acid, coliforms are blue and the other organisms appear grey or cream-colored bacteria.

FORMULAin grams per liter purified filtered water

Casein Peptone

9,0

Yeast Extract

6,5

Meat Peptone

2,5

Lactose

12,5

Sodium Chloride

5,0

Bile Salts

1,5

Aniline Blue

0,1

Agar

15,0

pH 7,4 +/- 0,2 à 25° C

This approximate formula may be adjusted and/or enriched to obtain best results.

PRECAUTIONSThis medium is for IN VITRO diagnostic use only.

STORAGEStore prepared media at 2-8° C protected from direct light and dehydrated powder, in a dry place, in tightly-sealed containers at 2-25° C.

SIGN OF DETERIORATIONMedia should not be used if the expiry date has passed. Prepared media should not be used if there are signs of contamination or deterioration (shrinking, cracking, evaporation or discoloration). Do not use dehydrated media if it is caked.